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"W L HUDSON/MAKER/CIN O" marked barrel. William L. Hudson Sr. (1812-1861) worked in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the antebellum era and beginning of the Civil War.
ConditionGood with dark brown patina, oxidation, pitting, and moderate wear inlcuding cracks and slivers absent from the stock. Mechanically functions.
Details
ManufacturerAmerican
ModelHalf Stock
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge48
Barrel35 inch octagon
Finishbrown
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is darkened with worn rifling and oxidation/pitting.
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views660
B) Engraved Large Caliber W.L. Hudson Percussion Rifle
"W. L. HUDSON CINCINATTI O" marked barrel and "W L HUDSON" marked lock.
ConditionFair overall brown patina, pitting, some replacement small parts, and refinished stock with cracks. Mechanically functions.
Details
ManufacturerUnknown
ModelPercussion Rifle
TypeRifle
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge58
Barrel33 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut
Bore conditionThe bore is mostly bright and has distinct rifling and minor oxidation.